seasick
word
Definition
Feeling sick, dizzy, or nauseous because of the movement of a boat or ship on the water.
Usage & Nuances
'Seasick' is specifically for sickness caused by being on a boat at sea. Use 'get seasick' or 'feel seasick'. Not the same as 'carsick' or 'airsick'. More informal and commonly used in travel contexts.
Spanish: mareado (por el mar)Portuguese (BR): enjoado (no mar)Portuguese (PT): enjoado (no mar)Chinese (Simplified): 晕船Chinese (Traditional): 暈船Hindi: समुद्री बीमारीArabic: دوار البحرBengali: নৌবমি - সমুদ্রে অসুস্থ বোধ করাRussian: морская болезньJapanese: 船酔いVietnamese: say sóngKorean: 뱃멀미Turkish: deniz tutmasıUrdu: سمندر کی بیماریIndonesian: mabuk laut
Example Sentences
If you start to feel seasick, go outside and get some fresh air.
natural
The waves were so strong, I was super seasick the whole time!
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He felt seasick during the boat trip.
basic
Do you get seasick easily?
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I took medicine to avoid getting seasick.
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Even the captain got a little seasick in that storm.
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